Gifted Mudbugs

Welcome Back Gifted Mudbugs!
We are going to have a great and exciting year. Make sure to bring a flash drive to class so that you can store all of your projects. (Grades 3,4, & 5)
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Mrs. Thornton


Gifted Scarecrow Project

Our Fall Project will be for each gifted student to create a one of a kind scarecrow. Here are the categories that you can choose from:

1. Funniest

2. Scariest

3. Most Original

4. Best Traditional

5. Famous People

6. Cartoon Characters/Super Heroes



Information and rules:

• Scarecrows must be constructed to withstand weather conditions.
• No perishable goods (squash, pumpkins, etc.) may be used in the construction of your scarecrow.
• Stuffing can be anything, but newspaper and water soluble peanuts will not work. Plastic bags hold up best.
• Facial expression is the first thing a viewer will notice. The face can be sad, cheerful, beautiful, ugly or angry. It could be a famous person or cartoon character.
• Hair can be made from a variety of materials including yarn, pipe cleaners, shredded plastic, beads, moss, rope, raffia, mop head or torn strips of fabric.
• Accessories make the difference! Add hats, gloves, shoes, scarf, etc.
• Some suggestions for the head are old milk jugs, flower pots, wood, basketballs, plastic pumpkins, pillowcases or burlap.
• Scarecrow should be FREE STANDING, supported by a prop or built around a frame.

This project meets the creativity I.E.P goal which consists of flexibility, originality, elaboration and creative writing.

Due date: Friday, September 16, 2011

Bring to Mrs. Thornton’s classroom 5